Camellia sinensis — First Pot-Up

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Camellia sinensis — First Pot-Up

Taproots on the stronger seedlings have begun pushing out through the drainage holes at the bottom of the cone-tainers — time to pot up.

Camellia sinensis taproot emerging from cone-tainer

First seedling transferred to a 1 gallon container. Mix used: bark fines, perlite, and compost. Camellia fertilizer and sulfur to be incorporated into the mix on subsequent pot-ups.

Camellia sinensis in 1 gallon pot, March 29

Remaining seedlings still in cone-tainers — watching for roots to show before moving each one.